Vol. 2, Issue 13 - 04.01.21 RESOURCES Earlier this week, AlertHouston's HoustonRecovers subscribers were notified of thousands of Houston Health Department appointment slots.To be alerted of new appointment opportunities, please go to https://houstonemergency.org/alerts/ to create an account. On the "My Subscriptions" page, make sure to check the box for "Houston Recovers". Memorial Hermann is partnering with Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services [...]

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of March 29, 2021. Twenty FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department will offer drive-thru testing at two surge sites affiliated with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [...]

Vol. 2, Issue 11 - 03.18.21 RESOURCES The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund is now accepting applications for home repair assistance for residents whose homes were damaged during the winter storm.  To get started, click here. The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides past-due rent payments from April 2020 onward, for months in which no other rental assistance has [...]

Vol. 2, Issue 10 - 03.11.21 RECOVERY RESOURCES On March 10th, City Council approved the Utility Winter Storm Uri Relief Program, authorizing adjustments to affected water and wastewater customer accounts.This will provide for a one-time adjustment to all affected utility customers’ water and wastewater utility bills to the lower of the average monthly usage billed over the previous 12 months [...]

Vol. 2, Issue 9 - 03.04.21 RECOVERY RESOURCES Mayor Turner has announced that $1.65m in emergency grants are being invested by the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. Those impacted by the storm and needing help can text HoustonFreeze to 898211, or for Spanish, text HoustonAyuda to 898211 (TXT211 on iPhone). Individuals will be texted back with eligibility and [...]

02.25.21 Friends and Neighbors, Today is the start of the $159m Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. In response to the ongoing need for rental relief, the City and the County have joined efforts to support our most vulnerable who are still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Renters and landlords may apply at HoustonHarrisHelp.org. Any rental property (apartments [...]

The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide $159 million in rent and utilities assistance to families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by two agencies with established experience in helping people in need: BakerRipley and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. To [...]